• 1 Institut Universitaire de Technologie Fotso Victor de Bandjoun
• 2 Laboratoire International de Recherche en Informatique et Mathématiques Appliquées
• 3 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [Amsterdam]
• 4 Études des Structures, des Processus d’Adaptation et des Changements de l’Espace
• 5 Université de Yaoundé I

Dynamic spatial models are important tools for the study of complex systems like environmental systems. This paper presents an integrated model that has been designed to explore land use trajectories in a small region around Maroua, located in the far north of Cameroon. The model simulates competition between land use types taking into account a set of biophysical, socio-demographic and geo-economics driving factors. The model includes three modules. The dynamic simulation module combines results of the spatial analysis and prediction modules. Simulation results for each scenario can help to identify where changes occur. The model developed constitutes an efficient knowledge support system for exploratory research and land use planning.